With temperatures dropping, many anglers are now turning their attention away from the rudd of our Fenland Drains. But during the final warm spell, Dave Owens ventured for one final session after the species and managed this 3lb 1oz fish. He spent an hour trying to find them, and once… Read more
Category: Species
Andy Oxley 2lb 15oz 8dr Roach
As the leaves begin to turn many anglers begin to swing their attention to one of our most famous autumn species – the roach.. Andy Oxley has done just that and landed this honest 2lb 15oz 8dr fish from a reservoir in West Yorkshire. The region isn’t noted for its… Read more
Steve Gibbons 3lb 8dr Roach
Some anglers hate fishing in fog, but it didn’t deter Steve Gibbons on a recent roach fishing trip, where he landed this long 3lb 8dr specimen. He was fishing a Norfolk stillwater using and went down the fishmeal baits route, using a 12mm boilie hookbait. It’s proven winner for big… Read more
Sam Smith 3lb 5oz Rudd
Having spotted some decent rudd whilst out kayaking on a Fenland river, Norfolk angler Sam Smith returned, armed with his float rod and bread, and had the session of a lifetime. After introducing some feed he had big rudd taking confidently seconds later, and the next 15 minutes were something… Read more
Richard Mills 6lb 2oz Eel
Angling pressure can negatively impact the quality of fishing on a water, but by doing just one session a year on a certain eel water, Richard Mills’ believes he swings the odds of a big fish in his favour, as was proven with this 6lb 2oz specimen from the venue…. Read more
Adam Melton 5lb 11oz Perch
After battling it for a few minutes the fish lunged for a patch of weed.. Just like buses, a while after an almighty 5lb 11oz perch was landed from the River Thames, another brute has been reported of the same size, which is believd to be an entirely different specimen…. Read more